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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.28, 8.65 and 5.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.28, 8.65 and 5.42 is: 7.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.28 : 8.65 = 5.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.28/8.65 = 5.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.28x = 8.65 × 5.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.28x = 46.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.88/6.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.47

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